Lot 155
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A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, BONE AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY TABLE A ECRIRE
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A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, BONE AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY TABLE A ECRIRE

CIRCA 1770-75, IN THE MANNER OF CHARLES TOPINO

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A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD, MOTHER-OF-PEARL, BONE AND FRUITWOOD MARQUETRY TABLE A ECRIRE
CIRCA 1770-75, IN THE MANNER OF CHARLES TOPINO
The top inlaid with a central oval depicting a village scene with Chinese figures, the frieze fitted with a green velvet-lined writing-slide and a side drawer, above undertier inlaid with vases and jugs, on cabriole legs, largely remounted
29 ¼ in. (74.5 cm.) high; 25 ¾ in. (65.5 cm.) wide; 18 ¾ in. (48 cm.) deep
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Charles Topino (d. 1803), of the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine specialised in light, delicate furniture often enriched with marquetry panels of trompe l'oeil. He was employed as a specialist marqueteur by several marchands-merciers as well as his fellow ébénistes, Pierre Pioniez, Nicolas Petit and Léonard Boudin.
A virtually identical table chiffonniere stamped 'C. TOPINO’ was sold Drouot, Paris, 11 June 2001, lot 188, for 280,000FF

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